Author: Frontier Staff

On this week’s episode of Listen Frontier we explore Gov. Kevin Stitt’s suggestion that some COVID-19 emergency education funds be used for program that offers private school tuition through tax credits.

Kassie, Ben and Clifton discuss rising unemployment, the state’s forecast of a possible coronavirus peak and what else to watch for this week.

Ben Felder and reporter Kassie McClung discuss new modeling data from the state that shows a possible peak in COVID-19 cases in Oklahoma. We also discuss the continued issue of Oklahomans accessing coronavirus tests.

Ben Felder and Frontier reporter Kassie McClung discuss the importance of demographic data from coronavirus tests, the process of getting a test at one of the state’s mobile drive through sites and the impact school closures are having on homeless students.

Host Ben Felder talks with Kendra Horn about her work in ensuring federal funds are making their way to Oklahomans and local businesses.

Host Ben Felder and Frontier reporter Kassie McClung discuss new testing data from private labs that give a better picture of how many Oklahomans have been tested. 

Ben Felder talks with House Floor Leader Jon Echols about the Legislature’s return this week with the state facing a budget shortfall of more than $400 million.